The Grammys Announce Nominations, Both ‘All the Stars’ and ‘Shallow’ Earn Record of the Year Noms

This year, the world of movies really came to play at the Grammys. Traditionally, songs from films are relegated to a few categories specifically built for them. This year, that will not be the case. Bringing Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar into the fold brought out real support from the world of music. Now, both “All the Stars” and “Shallow” are up for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and more. On top of that Childish Gambino, AKA Donald Glover, is all over the place.

The big news for the film world will be the support that Kendrick and Gaga received. Gaga’s ballad picked up 4 nominations on the day. Kendrick, on the other hand, picked up a six, including a pair for “King’s Dead” off the Black Panther soundtrack. In fact the whole soundtrack is nominated for Album of the Year, earning it’s 7th nomination at the Grammys. While Disney is not actively campaigning “King’s Dead” for the Oscar (and it’s unclear if it’s eligible), it could find it’s way into the race. It was one of the biggest songs of the year, but “All the Stars” is the play if you’re looking for an upset.

Meanwhile, due to the weird deadlines from the Grammys, the Best Song Written for Visual Media might be the best lineup ever at the Grammys. Not only do “Shallow” and “All the Stars” show up, but so do “This Is Me,” “Mystery of Love,” and “Remember Me” from last year. What a lineup. Other pieces of media that picked up nominations were “The Shape of Water,” “Lady Bird,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” “Deadpool 2” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”

Check out the rest of the 84 categories below. It’s a lot, but it’s the Grammys.

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album:

“All About That Basie” — The Count Basie Orchestra Directed By Scotty Barnhart “American Dreamers: Voices Of Hope, Music Of Freedom” — John Daversa Big Band Featuring DACA Artists “Presence” — Orrin Evans And The Captain Black Big Band “All Can Work” — John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble “Barefoot Dances And Other Visions” — Jim McNeely & The Frankfurt Radio Big Band

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